Originally published in 1934, this book contains the second volume of Atkins' 'sketch' of the development of ancient literary criticism. Atkins concludes his history with a look at the styles of literary criticism prevalent after the rise of the Roman Empire, and includes the responses of figures such as Cicero, Tacitus and Lucian to changes in the literature of their day.
J. W. H. Atkins was a Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge and Emeritus Professor of English Language and Literature, University of Aberystwyth
Title: Literary Criticism in Antiquity: A Sketch of Its Development: Graeco-Roman (J. W. H. Atkins on Literary Criticism)
Author: Atkins, J. W. H.
ISBN: 9780367764197
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2023-05-01
Number of Pages: 374
Weight: 0.6987 kg